"It was love at first sight" - Venus Williams rocks pink hair and faux undercut on her way to Paris vacation

Venus Williams may have lost in the first round of Wimbledon, but she is not letting that stop her from enjoying life. The tennis legend recently showed off her fun and edgy pink hair and faux undercut on her way to Paris.

Williams received a wildcard to compete in the 2023 edition of the grasscourt Major, where she has won five singles titles in the past. In the first round itself, the American faced a tough opponent in former world No. 3 Elina Svitolina, who beat her 6-4, 6-3.

Williams, who has been sporting a cotton candy-pink ombre hairstyle since the beginning of June, decided to treat herself to a Paris vacation after her early Wimbledon exit.

The 43-year-old posted a selfie on her Instagram story on Wednesday, July 19, flaunting her new look. She added some drama to her hairdo by braiding one side of her head in small cornrows.

“It was love at first sight,” Williams wrote on Instagram.

Venus Williams on Instagram

Despite struggling with injuries and form in recent years, Williams' passion for playing tennis hasn't dimmed. She has also been active off the court, with various fashion, business, and activism ventures.

The veteran tennis player is an advocate for gender equality, racial justice, and animal rights.

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Venus Williams' performance in the 2023 season so far

Venus Williams in Wimbledon 2023

In the ongoing 2023 season, Venus Williams has experienced a mixed range of outcomes. At 43 years and a world ranking of 521, she has participated in only six singles matches, achieving victory in two while enduring four defeats.

The American's season commenced at the ASB Classic in Auckland, where she received a wildcard entry. Williams began her campaign at the WTA 250 event with a win against compatriot Katie Volynets. However, her journey was cut short in the second round as she lost to China's Lin Zhu 6-3, 2-6, 5-7.

Williams then had to take an extended break before heading to Europe for the grasscourt season, due to an injury she sustained during her time in Auckland.

In Birmingham she started with a triumph in the first round against Camila Giorgi but then lost to second seed Jelena Ostapenko in a closely contested match. Before that, in S-Hertogenbosch, Williams suffered a defeat in the first round against Swiss wildcard Celine Naef.

At Wimbledon, the American was up against Elina Svitolina, another wildcard entrant, in the first round, but lost in straight sets.

Venus Williams has received a wildcard invitation for the Canadian Open 2023 and will be seen participating alongside Caroline Wozniacki at the WTA 1000 event.